cuerda elástica
/kweɾda elastika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bungee cord" is translated into Spanish as cuerda elástica.
The phrase cuerda elástica refers to the cord itself. If you are talking about the sport of bungee jumping, you would use the phrase salto con cuerda elástica.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cuerda literally means "rope".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use cuerda elástica to refer to a bungee cord.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending: cuerdas elásticas.
Did you know?
- While cuerda elástica describes a bungee cord, a simple rubber band is called a goma elástica. Calling a rubber band a cuerda elástica would make it sound like an industrial cable.
- While cuerda elástica is the standard term, people in some Latin American countries use the English word 'bungee' directly, often adapted as bungee jumping in professional contexts.
- In Spanish, the word cuerda is used for the 'strings' of a violin or guitar, meaning the same word for a bungee cord also describes musical strings.
Examples in context
- Cuando se realice la actividad de salto, asegúrese siempre de tener una cuerda elástica de seguridad confiable y resistente.When performing the jumping activity, always ensure you have a reliable and resistant elastic safety cord.
- Necesito una cuerda elástica para el equipaje.I need a bungee cord for the luggage.
- La cuerda elástica está muy gastada.The bungee cord is very worn out.
- ¿Tienes una cuerda elástica de repuesto?Do you have a spare bungee cord?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are packing the car for a camping trip.
- ElenaMateo, ¿puedes traer la cuerda elástica?Mateo, can you bring the bungee cord?
- MateoSí, la tengo aquí en la caja.Yes, I have it here in the box.
- ElenaPerfecto, úsala para sujetar la tienda.Perfect, use it to tie down the tent.
- MateoClaro, la usaré de inmediato.Of course, I will use it immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
